Admission Requirements

Your pet must be either on a leash or in a carrier, before entering the building

All medical and vaccination records for your pet(s), including tattoo or microchip information, if applicable

If we are unable to trace the tattoo or microchip or it does not trace to the admitter, the Moose Jaw Humane Society will charge a 4 day non-refundable boarding fee per pet, in addition to the admission fee, to allow time for the Moose Jaw Humane Society to trace the identification

If you are surrendering on behalf of another person, you must provide a letter of consent and current contact information for the owner of the animal

Failure to provide this information will result in a non-refundable 4 day boarding fee charge per animal, in addition to the admission fee, charged to the admitter, to allow time to confirm ownership

FAQs

Why does the Moose Jaw Humane Society charge an Admisson Fee?​

The average cost of care for each animal, during their stay in the shelter, is approximately $300. This cost includes:

General health examination and vaccinations

Spay or Neuter surgery

​Feeding, general care and cleaning

​Behaviour assessments

​Maintenance and care of building and equipment

​What happens to my pet once it has been admitted to the Moose Jaw Humane Society?

Admitting your pet is just the first step in the admission process. After admission, your pet will:

Have their picture taken, for identification purposes

Be examined and vaccinated, if not previously completed

Undergo a behaviour and temperament assessment

Depending on your pets age and medical history, it may need to be placed under observation for a minimum of 3-7 days to ensure they do not have illness or disease

After the observation period, your dog, puppy, cat or kitten, will be microchipped and placed for adoption

If your dog or cat is up to date with current vaccinations, and is deemed suitable for adoption by our behaviour and medical departments, it may be placed for adoption shortly after admission

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If my pet is deemed unsuitable for adoption, will I be informed and will I be able to take it back?

Unfortunately, all pets admitted will either be placed for adoption or euthanized without prior notice to the admitter, at the sole discretion of the Moose Jaw Humane Society.

If my pet is placed for adoption, will it be euthanized if it is not adopted, after a set period of time?

The Moose Jaw Humane Society does not place a time limit on any animal we place for adoption. As long as your pet remains physically and mentally healthy, they will remain available for adoption.

If I admit two pets together, will they be adopted together?

Whenever possible, we encourage adopters to take both animals that were admitted together. However, we cannot guarantee that your pets will be adopted together.

Will I be informed when my pet finds a new home?

To adhere to the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), no information regarding the outcome of any animal will be released to the admitter once an animal has been surrendered to the Moose Jaw Humane Society.

Dogs

Regular Admission Fee

$50

To be eligible for this fee, your dog or cat must meet the following requirements:

Be previously spayed or neutered (spay certificate required)

No outstanding medical concerns (vet records required)

Be over 6 months, but less than 8 years old

Special Needs Admission Fee

$150

Applies to a dog or cat that does not meet all of the regular Admission Fee requirements.

Puppies

One or More Puppies (under 4 months)

No Charge

To be eligible for this fee, your dog or cat must meet the following requirements:

Must have no outstanding medical concerns

Puppies must be from the same litter

Must not have previously surrendered a litter

If the admitter has previously surrendered a litter a $75 admission fee for every two animals will apply

One or MORE Puppies (4-6 months)

$75

To be eligible for this fee, the following conditions apply:

Puppies must have no outstanding medical concerns

Cats

Regular Admission Fee

$50

To be eligible for this fee, your cat must meet the following requirements:

Be previously spayed or neutered (spay certificate required)

No outstanding medical concerns (vet records required)

Be over 6 months, but less than 8 years old

SPECIAL NEEDS ADMISSION FEE

$150

Applies to a cat that does not meet all of the regular Admission Fee requirements.

Kittens

One or more kittens (under 4 months)

No Charge

To be eligible for this fee, your kitten must meet the following requirements:

Must have no outstanding medical concerns

Kittens must be from the same litter

Must not have previously surrendered a litter

If the admitter has previously surrendered a litter a $75 admission fee for every two animals will apply

One or more kittens (4-6 months)

$75

To be eligible for this fee, the following conditions apply:

Kittens must have no outstanding medical concerns

Rabbits & Guinea Pigs

Rabbit Regular Admission Fee

$25

To be eligible for this fee, your rabbit must meet the following requirements:

Be previously spayed or neutered (spay certificate required)

No outstanding medical concerns (vet records required)

Rabbit Special Needs Admission Fee

$75

Rabbit does not meet all regular admission fee requirements

Guinea Pig Regular Admission Fee

$15

To be eligible for this fee, your guinea pig must have no outstanding medical concerns